Knife offenders to wear GPS tags in London pilot scheme

Tracking devices will be given to 100 people deemed likely to reoffend in four boroughs

Knife crime offenders in London will be tagged with tracking devices upon their release from prison in an attempt to reduce violence in the capital, the mayor has announced.

Those who have served custodial sentences for knife-related crimes such as possession, robbery, wounding, GBH and aggravated burglary will be subject to GPS tagging under a year-long pilot.

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